Initiation of criminal proceedings; twice in jeopardy; eminent domain - Constitution Of Pennsylvania § 10

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     § 10.  Initiation of criminal proceedings; twice in jeopardy;
            eminent domain.
        Except as hereinafter provided no person shall, for any
     indictable offense, be proceeded against criminally by
     information, except in cases arising in the land or naval
     forces, or in the militia, when in actual service, in time of
     war or public danger, or by leave of the court for oppression or
     misdemeanor in office. Each of the several courts of common
     pleas may, with the approval of the Supreme Court, provide for
     the initiation of criminal proceedings therein by information
     filed in the manner provided by law. No person shall, for the
     same offense, be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor
     shall private property be taken or applied to public use,
     without authority of law and without just compensation being
     first made or secured.
     (Nov. 6, 1973, P.L.452, J.R.2)

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